Crochet a blanket?

Question

I recently just started crocheting. I'm 100% beginner.

I'm trying to crochet a smallish blanket, and i just need to know how to connect the lines?

Let me know if you need more detail.

Thankss :)

Yes, i do mean rows. :)

Answer 1

When we crochet we are, in fact, creating fabric that happens to turn into a blanket, garment, or some other item when we're done. How we connect each row to build up that fabric will determine how it looks in the end. This means that when we crochet our second row, and so on, unless our instructions state otherwise, we will ALWAYS insert our hook under the top two loops of the previous rows' stitch. As you continue to grow in your love of crochet and read more patterns, you will notice that it is assumed you know this from prior experience because rarely will you see it ever mentioned.

Why is that the unspoken rule? Because creating our crochet stitches by going into the top two loops will create a flatter looking fabric. If we were to change the rule by going into just the back loop only for every row will create a fabric that has ridges (many ripple afghans use this technique as well as garments needing ribbing for the cuffs & such). Change it by alternating front & back loops and you create another look; do note that these changes I've mentioned, that deviate from the unspoken rule, WILL be noted in your instructions. Experimenting is always fun. :)

The only time this rule differs is when we're working our foundation row, and this is because we're working off of a chain. Otherwise, always remember that unless your instructions state it, always, always work your additional rows by going into BOTH loops.

That being said, you'll also want to ensure you are following the proper TURNING CHAIN rules (to ensure you have enough "lift" for each row to prevent it from cupping/curving upwards) and that your stitch count is the same for each row (to prevent adding/dropping stitches which will effect the outcome.)

I'll put some links to some helpful websites below.

Answer 2

Oh my. Well not sure what you mean. Yeah, I'm a guy, but when I was a kid I was sick a lot and my mom taught me how to do this. But when you say connect the lines I'm not sure what you mean. You are at the end of a row and want to start a new one? Then you chain one or two, flip it all around and then start back in the top of the stitches in the previous row. If you have 'granny squares' or whatever then you just sew them together with a yarn needle.

Answer 3

I think by "lines" you mean rows? You go back over each row and poke your hook into the chain to build up the next row. Then you turn the work around and do it again and again. Here's a good beginner video series. The answer to your question is near the end of lesson 1.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4355427187646968874&q=how+to+crochet&total=445&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=1
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Answer 4

See if there if there is a free class or crochet & knitting circle at a local craft shop - the best way to learn is through demo. Libraries also sometimes host these.

Answer 5

It would probably be easier for you to learn if you look in a book or find a good website. They usually have diagrams and directions that spell everything out. For me, it's kind of hard to explain without actually showing you.

Answer 6

There is a great website that has video tutorials for crocheting.

http://www.nexstitch.com/v_crochet_videos.html